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Varkiza Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Varkiza is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Varkiza, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Varkiza's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 365 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 64 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 3 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Varkiza Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Varkiza. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Athens, Greece (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Athens, Greece (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in January to 24°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Athens, Greece (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Varkiza

Wed   Jan 15
12°C | 7°C
N 2 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
13°C | 8°C
NE 3 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
13°C | 7°C
N 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Varkiza in Greece

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Varkiza have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Varkiza?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Varkiza?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Varkiza?
    December tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Varkiza?
    August is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Varkiza?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine.

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